Joseph T. Rasch Nursing Scholarship

JOSEPH T. RASCH NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose
The goal of the Joseph T.  Rasch Nursing Scholarship is to help individuals who are active and motivated to dedicate themselves to the field of nursing.
General Overview
The student selected will receive a total scholarship of $1000, provided by funds raised by employees of Hospice Visions, Inc. and Visions Home Health and Visions Home Care, LLC. One scholarship will be awarded annually for the fall semester. Additional scholarships may be awarded based on availability of funds. Applications will be accepted from March 1st, 2022 through April 30th, 2022. Applications should be turned in to the Visions office at 455 Park View Loop, Twin Falls, ID, 83301. If mailed, the application must be postmarked by April 30th, 2022.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a scholarship an applicant must:
Be a resident of the state of Idaho for at least one year prior to applying for the scholarship.
Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.
Be enrolled in or accepted for admission to a nursing program in Idaho.Application
To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit:
A scholarship application during  the submission period; and
A copy of your enrollment or acceptance letter to an approved Idaho nursing program; and
A copy of your Idaho driver’s license or state issued identification card; and
A letter of professional  recommendation (not from a family member); and
Your latest official transcripts which indicate your cumulative GPA. The transcripts must be received by the Visions office directly from the school or have been issued to the applicant in a sealed envelope, which shall remain sealed until its arrival at the Visions office.  Selection Criteria and Process
Recipients will be selected by a scholarship committee made up of employees of Hospice Visions, Inc. and Visions Home Health and Visions Home Care, LLC. This committee will consist of persons of different disciplines and professional backgrounds. The committee will conduct a blind review of the following criteria:
The applicant is pursuing a certificate in practical nursing; or an associate, baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing.
The applicants cumulative GPA: a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is preferred.
The professional letter of recommendation.
The completed application, including the essay.Joseph T. Rasch Nursing Scholarship Application
Academic Year 2022-2023
The application submission period is March 1st, 2022 to April 30th, 2022. All applications should be submitted to Tracy Fien at the Visions office, 455 Park View loop, Twin Falls ID, 83301. If mailed, the application must be postmarked by April 30th, 2022. Tracy can be contacted Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 208-735-0121. Please call if you have questions.  You can also download information and application for the scholarship on the facility websites at hospicevisions.org or visionshomecare.com.
After Visions receives your application, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail or phone call. Ensure the e-mail address and phone number you provide on the application are correct.  The committee is not responsible if an applicant provides an inaccurate or invalid e-mail address or phone number. The selection committee will review the applications and may ask the applicant to attend a short personal interview with members of the selection committee.  If you have already been the recipient of this scholarship, you are no longer eligible to participate.  
To apply for the scholarship, please submit the following:
A scholarship application during  the submission period; and
A copy of your enrollment or acceptance letter to an approved Idaho nursing program; and
A copy of your Idaho driver’s license or state issued identification card; and
A letter of professional  recommendation (not from a family member); and
Your latest official transcripts which indicate your cumulative GPA. The transcripts must be received by the Visions office directly from the school or have been issued to the applicant in a sealed envelope, which shall remain sealed until its arrival at the Visions office. 
To download a copy of the application please go to www.hospicevisions.org   click on Joseph T. Rasch Scholarship to download the application.

Please call Nora S. Wells with any questions: 208-735-0121